The Passing of the Pines in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
The article laments rapid pine forest decline in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It recalls long timber industry impact, loss of white and Norway pines, hemlock, spruce, and jack pine, and notes limited reforestation efforts. It mentions mining prospects in Dead River and shifts to steel replacing timber while praising old pines.
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Dead River
Michigan
Bloughton
Ontonagon
Alger
Asogevic
Lake Superior
Ble
Plains
Easter Monday Ball at the Opera House
An Easter Monday ball is planned for next Monday evening at the opera house under P B Rutiman and Charlies Thomas. O Briens orchestra from Wakefield will provide music and a lunch will be served by the ladies. A new hard wood floor adds to the evening, with dancing led by an experienced prompter. Tickets are $1 and supper is extra. There will be many attendees from here and Wakefield.
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Opera House
Mesdames P. B. Rutiman
Charlies Thomas
O’. Briens
Wakefield
Ticke
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Best for Burns and Sores
A vintage advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer. It claims effectiveness on burns, sores, bruises, cuts, boils, ulcers, and skin eruptions with a 25 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction through D. MacFarlane, druggist.
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Bucklen
D. MacFarlane
Happy Hooligan at Bessemer Opera House Apr 2
The Happy Hooligan farce at the Bessemer Opera House promises one of the brightest entertainments of its kind. It features a chorus of exceptionally beautiful women, with gowns including a black velvet dress trimmed with brilliants valued at over 2500 dollars. Eva Davenport stars as a radiant and harmoniously symmetric performer in the show.
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Bessemer Opera House
Eva Davenport
Reciprocity debate pits farmers against free access for Canadian goods
The Waterloo Courier notes that manufacturers of agricultural implements push for free access to Canada, arguing it would grant concessions but harm Northwest and Northeast farmers. The paper warns free admission of Canadian farm products could ruin home demand in parts of New England and along the border.
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Canada
Northwest
Northeast
New England
Waterloo
Courier
Dr White Electric Comb promises cures and hair fixes
A promotional notice touts the Dr White Electric Comb patented January with claims to cure dandruff hair loss and headaches. Used with the electric hair brush it allegedly straightens or curls hair in 25 days. The Decatur company claims rapid sales across the Union and offers samples at introductory prices.
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Dr. White
Jan. T
Dr. White Electric Comb Co
Decatur
Burton House Dr. Chas A Hoag Chicago
Advertisement lists Burton House with address 6803 Minerve Ave Chicago Illinois for the doctor Chas A Hoag.
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Chas. A. Hoag
Minerve Ave
Chicago, Ill
Republican State Convention Call and Delegate Apportionment
The Republican State Central Committee calls a Michigan state convention to meet May 18 in Grand Rapids for electing delegates and alternates to the Republican National Convention, nominating Electors, and other business. County delegations meet in district caucuses at 9:50 a.m. to select officers and a candidate for Elector.
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United States
Ivant
Cauine
Committee
Committee On “Permanent Organization and Order of Business
Committee On
Republican State Central Committee
Detroit
INNU
State Central Committee
Clare
Saucus
National Republican Committee
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Bessemer, Mich
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Pennis
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P. L. Ramquist
Post Office
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Combo Building
Moore Street
Third Ward
William Kulaszevicz
Lead Street
Fourth Ward
Tilden
Fifth Ward
Finnish Temperance Hall
Spring Street
Justice of the Peace
Board of Public Works
A. D
Witty L. Guyer
State of
Council Chamber
City Hall
Combo
Wm. Kulaszevicz
Wirrray L. Guyer
TLC
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Edward J. Mart
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Edward Pierce
Joseph B. Thoxuas
Joseph B. Thomas
Cyrus B. Wakefielld
Annie K.dunham
Charles O. Brewster
Sacy. McKnght & McAllister
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Geo. Rupp
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